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Offline JPWoodstock

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Hello from Illinois
« on: August 22, 2009, 09:54:51 AM »
Just wanted to say hi. Picked up a '75 CB550K1 and have started to rebuild her. We're located in Woodstock, IL. I found her on Craigslist for $250. She was missing the carbs, but otherwise complete. Found a set of carbs on Ebay for $87. Of course, I couldn't just put the carbs on and get her running. No, I saw some of the rebuilds on this site, and had to make her pretty again. I'll try to take some pictures as I progress. Thanks to everyone for their posts, they have helped already.
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Offline noahspop

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2009, 03:51:05 PM »
can't wait to see what you decide to do with the bike.
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Offline mystic_1

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2009, 05:31:21 AM »
Welcome!  I was just in Woodstock last weekend for the Walnecks swap meet, which had abysmal turnout due to the rain.

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2009, 05:44:09 AM »
New member myself, as I got sucked in with all the killer cafes in this site...Woodstock had a killer skatepark last time I was there, but it's super far away from me now...claiming Bloomington as my home. Good luck with the bike, she's a beauty.
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Offline JPWoodstock

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009, 06:05:20 AM »
Thanks everyone for welcoming me.

It is nice to have Walneck's here in Woodstock a couple of time a year. I can get there early and avoid the rain!

Woodstock used to be home to WARP skatepark, but they moved last year to Lake In The Hills. Still a great park, but now 20 minutes away. Of course old farts like myself don't skate, but my son used to.

Thanks again to everyone. These forums are a big help. I hope to post in the project forum. Still trying to figure out the best way to post pictures. I am sure there is a good thread here somewhere to help out. Just trying to find time to get it going.
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Offline Zaipai

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2009, 05:44:10 PM »
Welcome from S.E. Wisconsin..
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Offline famoussas1

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2009, 06:01:23 PM »
welcome, im new as well, got a 74 550 a few months ago, needs some work, runs but having some issues. new to bikes so kinda weary tearing into it, just dont wanna miss something obvious and try and fix something thats not broken.
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Offline HondanutRider

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Re: Hello from Illinois
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2009, 06:38:34 PM »
Welcome to the group!

Just couldn't resist the mention of "Woodstock" as I grew up in Woodstock, Ontario.  Back in the early 1960's I had one of the first Hondas around - a blue 55cc SuperCub.  We were the terror of the town!  I got my first and last bike speeding ticket on it in 1964.  (Almost got my second today on the CB350F!)

Take care and enjoy many years.
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